We took four tours through Artviva, three from Florence and one from Venice. They were each outstanding.
Your Own Cinque Terre (private tour): on our last day in Florence, we took a one day private trip to three of the five villages in Cinque Terre. Elenora was our tour guide all day, and our driver was Massimo. Both were fantastic! Elenora especially made our tour truly an experience we will never forget. She's brilliant, easy going, and full of interesting information about the cities and their histories. She even gave us an overview of the towns we traveled through on the drive to the coast. She escorted us through the train system, around the cute and winding cobblestone streets, and even to a fantastic family-owned restaurant for some seafood pasta and wine from the region. It was like having an old friend show you around her hometown. I cannot recommend this tour enough. The sights (!!), the food, the tour guide (seriously, ask for Elenora!)... all were lovely.

Please note: *Due to a landslide in September, 2012 the Via dell'Amore may be closed whilst geological testing, legal processes and repair work are underway. Alternative routes between cities will be taken. For any dietary restrictions, please make a note in the Notes section so we can inform the kitchen and do our best to accommodate your requirements.

Fitness requirement: You must be of an average fitness and health level to do this tour. The tour includes a 30-minute walk over mixed, plus the coastal villages visited have sloping paths and stairs. Comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes are advised.

Length: 11-12 hours

Weather:^When weather conditions and seasonal availability require, the tour itinerary and transport between villages may vary. This tour does may be altered in the case of rain. Please confirm with the Artviva office.

The run-down of the My Exclusive Best of Cinque Terre Tour:

Have time to visit the best of the ‘Five Lands’ on this easy and convenient private Cinque Terre tour from Florence.

See some of the Mediterranean's most stunning seaside villages that comprise the Cinque Terre ('Five Lands') in this fantastic one-day, guided trek along the Italian Riviera. This fabulous day-long walking tour passes through pretty hillside olive groves and vineyards perched along the picturesque Ligurian coast, with stunning views of the sea as your Cinque Terre private tour guide takes you to the best of the Cinque Terre village towns.

Accompanied by your exclusive guide, this Cinque Terre tour departs from Florence by private vehicle, heading towards Italy's west coast, where you will be led to the best of the Cinque Terre towns.

Visit the quaint Cinque Terre village of Manarola, allowing for an exploration of what is officially considered one of the most beautiful towns in Italy. With a cluttering of citrus-coloured tower-houses, this town looks almost edible!

Next trek along the famous 'path of love' walkway, the Via dell'Amore* – the stunning pathway adorned with a series of benches dedicated to Greek and Roman gods.

Go to the exquisite Riomaggiore, where you will be able to soak up the atmosphere of this lively yet relaxed seaside village.

Catch the local train to Monterosso, the windows framing spectacular views of the Ligurian seaside, including capturing the breath-taking sight of Corniglia whilst heading to the next port of call along the Cinque Terre.

In Monterosso, see 'Il Gigante' - the Giant carved into a cliff-face who has spent centuries enjoying spectacular coastal views over the Monterosso sea.

From here, catch the local 'battello' boat^ to Vernazza, home to a castle built in the 1400s to protect the Cinque Terre village from pirate attack!

This private Cinque Terre tour also provides the chance to enjoy some of the most wonderful aspects of all the Cinque Terre villages – relaxing time, perhaps passed shopping for some traditional locally-produced items, dining on the delicious local produce, simply strolling through the streets for a touch of people-watching or soaking up of the relaxed atmosphere that makes the Cinque Terre so memorable!

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